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The Ringer 70 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Every Wednesday and Friday, The Ringer’s Jodi Walker and Nora Princiotti dive into the pop culture obsessions, celebrity gossip, viral vernacular, and media crazes that are taking over your life. This podcast covers the latest trends and discussions from your FYP.

Episodes

The Kelly Clarkson Bird Feud, a Banana Bowl Bonanza, and Shane Gillis: Not Funny?
The Kelly Clarkson Bird Feud, a Banana Bowl Bonanza, and Shane Gillis: Not Funny? Oct 14, 2026 6083 It’s been a BIG week for the birds (both the women and literal ones). Jodi and Nora kick things off with Julianne Moore’s immaculate 'Architectural Digest' tour, Alexander Skarsgård’s deeply confusing footwear at the 'Wicker' premiere, and Tobey Maguire officiating his ex’s wedding. Then it’s time to enter the Banana Bowl, a.k.a. live-action 'Glee,' where the Jonas Brothers are involved and someho
Girls We Love, the World of Micro-Dramas, and the Issey Miyake Montessori School Teachers
Girls We Love, the World of Micro-Dramas, and the Issey Miyake Montessori School Teachers Oct 9, 2026 5455 Finally, a girl week! Jodi and Nora start off the pod with a segment about girls who they are loving this week, including Saoirse Ronan, Zara Larsson, Tyra Banks, and Tom DeLonge. Then, they break down this week’s dispatch from the Montessori schools of Williamsburg and just kinda laugh at that video of David Ellison trying to act in ‘Flyboys’ that’s been going around. Next, they dive into Daniel
Pete Davidson vs. Influencers, Martin Herlihy vs. DeuxMoi, and Pope Leo vs. AI
Pete Davidson vs. Influencers, Martin Herlihy vs. DeuxMoi, and Pope Leo vs. AI Oct 7, 2026 5658 Court is in session! Jodi and Nora start off the pod by updating listeners and each other on Nora’s AC units and Jodi’s spiritual journey. Then, they don their robes to make decisions on who got owned in this week’s cultural matchups, including the corgis racing in the Corgi Cup, Jeremy Allen White vs. Jeff Horwitz, Pete Davidson vs. influencers, and Martin Herlihy vs. DeuxMoi. Next, they tackle h
Aaron Sorkin’s Diabolical Tan and Mike Tomlin’s Minecraft City
Aaron Sorkin’s Diabolical Tan and Mike Tomlin’s Minecraft City Oct 2, 2026 5391 Random episode alert! Jodi and Nora start off the pod by celebrating the winner of Fat Bear Week and discussing a couple of updates and oddities in their lives. Then, they get into the men of this week, including Guillermo on ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ the Pop-Tarts Buzzballz collab (spiritually a man despite Buzzballz being woman-founded), Aaron Sorkin, Casey Affleck, Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel,
‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ and the ‘Love Is Blind’ Boston Cast
‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ and the ‘Love Is Blind’ Boston Cast Sep 30, 2026 6463 Jodi and Nora start off the pod by going through the many men of ‘Love Is Blind’ Boston and their many strange taglines. Then, they deep-dive their feelings about Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,’ her VMAs appearance, and the problem with artistic muses. Next, they sweep into SeaWorld’s romantasy zone and talk about The Cut’s fantastic essay about ‘Heated Rivalry’ fan fiction ad
The COVID-Cautious Lesbian Bar in Western Massachusetts, and a ‘You Can See Everything’ Trailer
The COVID-Cautious Lesbian Bar in Western Massachusetts, and a ‘You Can See Everything’ Trailer Sep 25, 2026 5630 This week is about two things: Local disputes and long-form journalism. Jodi and Nora start off the pod by talking through the generational divide that has set the internet on fire: To bring or not to bring an iced coffee to a job interview. Then, they discuss two different septuagenarians involved in altercations in New York this week, including a cookbook store owner sick of long lines and a wom
The Fake Channing Tatum Burner, ‘SLOMW’ Drama, and a Viral Singing Jack-o-Lantern
The Fake Channing Tatum Burner, ‘SLOMW’ Drama, and a Viral Singing Jack-o-Lantern Sep 23, 2026 6314 Jodi and Nora start off the pod by talking about the start of Fat Bear Week, a viral singing jack-o-lantern, and Tom Cruise explaining Vista Vision to Travis Kelce. Then, they dive into the now-debunked internet conspiracy theory that the Instagram account @bidness_nonya was Channing Tatum’s burner account. Next, they catch up on some television, including the ‘Traitors’ normie season and cast for
Macklemore and Ed Sheeran, a Reformation Vibe Check, and Season 10 of ‘9-1-1’
Macklemore and Ed Sheeran, a Reformation Vibe Check, and Season 10 of ‘9-1-1’ Sep 18, 2026 4952 Jodi and Nora start off the pod by talking about Jodi’s no good, very bad morning. Then, they talk about a few stories where people and things just can’t help being themselves, including the ‘9-1-1’ Season 10 trailer, Netflix’s ‘The New Stanford Prison Experiment,’ Olivia Jade’s Reformation campaign, new viral vernacular from Anthropic, Kash Patel’s new FBI rules around bestiality, and Travis Kelc
The Emmys, Shailene Woodley, and New York’s Most Eligible Singles
The Emmys, Shailene Woodley, and New York’s Most Eligible Singles Sep 16, 2026 5752 Jodi and Nora start off the pod by talking about their favorite moments, fashion, and wins from the Emmys. Then, they talk about three messy women: Dakota Johnson, Elizabeth Holmes, and Shailene Woodley. Next, Jodi and Nora go through The Cut’s list of the most eligible singles in New York City and try to parse through myriad ways it appears AI may kill us all. Finally, they read the one dedicated
Seeing Everything With Nathan Fielder, Very Strange (but Real) Gal Gadot Headlines, and Youth Culture With the Biebers
Seeing Everything With Nathan Fielder, Very Strange (but Real) Gal Gadot Headlines, and Youth Culture With the Biebers Sep 9, 2026 5359 Jodi and Nora start this week by catching up about Nora’s appearance at the Creative Arts Emmys and all the special celebs that she got to sit next to. Then, they get into the exciting (and surprising) dating news involving Bravo’s Phaedra Parks and CT of 'The Challenge' before diving into multiple real Gal Gadot headlines that sound very much fake. They try to evaluate the Biebers’ WYouth intervi
The Clippers Controversy, US Open Etiquette, and ‘Sterling Point’
The Clippers Controversy, US Open Etiquette, and ‘Sterling Point’ Sep 4, 2026 6174 Jodi and Nora start off the show by recounting their separate experiences at the Kacey Musgraves concert in NYC. Then, they talk through the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast announcement, Amelia Dimoldenberg’s announcement that she’s ending ‘Chicken Shop Date,’ and Kelly Clarkson’s performance of "Golden." It’s been a sporting summer, so it’s only right that we cover two huge sports stories from this
The 49ers Scammer, Stella Lefty, and Jared Freid!
The 49ers Scammer, Stella Lefty, and Jared Freid! Sep 2, 2026 5997 Jodi and Nora start off the pod by catching up on a very NYC moment, the types of fun, and a previously alleged dig and currently alleged dog. Then, they talk about a trio of definite and possible scams: the 49ers scammer, Oreogate, and Stella Lefty. Finally, comedian Jared Freid joins them to read your responses to this week’s introspective question: What’s a way in which you’re turning into your

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